337. Idioglossia is a phenomenon, incompletely understood at best, where two persons develop a unique and private language with highly original vocabulary and syntax.
(A) where two persons develop a unique and private language with
(B) when two persons develop a unique and private language having
(C) in which two persons have unique and private language development with
(D) having two persons who develop a unique and private language that has
(E) in which two persons develop a unique and private language with
Solution:
Pronouns + Awkwardness/wordiness
"where" is used ONLY for actual locations. Similarly, "when" is used ONLY to describe a particular moment in time.
A and B: “where” and “when” cannot refer to “phenomenon”
C: “have…language development” is awkward.
D: “two persons who develop” is wordy.
E: “two persons develop…language” is concise and clear. Best choice.
Sentence Correction - 1000 Questions with Solution:
(A) where two persons develop a unique and private language with
(B) when two persons develop a unique and private language having
(C) in which two persons have unique and private language development with
(D) having two persons who develop a unique and private language that has
(E) in which two persons develop a unique and private language with
Solution:
Pronouns + Awkwardness/wordiness
"where" is used ONLY for actual locations. Similarly, "when" is used ONLY to describe a particular moment in time.
A and B: “where” and “when” cannot refer to “phenomenon”
C: “have…language development” is awkward.
D: “two persons who develop” is wordy.
E: “two persons develop…language” is concise and clear. Best choice.
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